Gifts of $500 or more may be eligible to receive a Maryland tax credit equal to 50% of the value of the donation. This is in addition to Federal and State charitable tax deductions!

Learn more about tax credits here: Maryland DHCD Community Investment Tax Credits Program

Interested in donating for tax credits? Contact Jenny Hope at jenny.hope@parksandpeople.org or 410-448-5663 x124

Talk to your employer about setting up payroll deductions. Make sure to take advantage of corporate matching opportunities to double your donation!

Did you know that employees of Baltimore City, the State of Maryland, the Federal Government and private businesses participating in United Way campaigns can give to Parks & People Foundation through payroll deductions? Just designate Parks & People using the code for your campaign.

• United Way of Central Maryland Private Sector Campaign Charity – Code #107

Naming Parks & People in your will can be a financially responsible way to make a special gift that may not be possible during your lifetime. Bequests can be designated or unrestricted in any amount.

Other options for Planned Giving include:

• Charitable Gift Annuity

• Charitable Lead Trust

• Charitable Remainder Trust

• Life Insurance Policy

To learn more or to inform us of your decision to include Parks & People in your estate plans, please contact Jenny Hope, Director of Fundraising at jenny.hope@parksandpeople.org or 410-448-5663 x124.

Parks & People only accepts select in-kind donations. Please refer to our Amazon wish lists for high-priority items:

• Parks Projects

• Branches Internship

• SuperKids Camp